Love Unspoken

Propping herself up in bed, she cast her gaze downward to the watch strapped around her ankle-it remained in place. Only 14 hours were left. Upon stepping outside, she noticed Kyle, restless and smoking in a crouched position. With a reach of her hand, Quinn gently tapped his shoulder. Startled, Kyle spun around, hastily extinguishing his cigarette. "Quinn, you're awake?" he queried.She responded with a simple nod, her words sparse. She chose to let the silence linger. However, after a moment of contemplation, Kyle couldn't resist asking, "Quinn, did you willingly accompany Walter, or..." Her lips pressed together in a firm line, Quinn remained silent. Kyle hadn't anticipated a response and continued, "This shareholders' meeting is of paramount importance to Alexander; he's been preparing for it for what seems like an eternity."

Quinn listened, maintaining her quiet demeanor."Have you ever considered what would transpire if Alexander truly relinquished everything and was left with nothing? How would he protect you then?" Kyle probed, his voice laced with concern. Caught off guard, Quinn faltered briefly, her gaze dropping to her toes in the absence of a response."Consider our adversaries, Walter for instance. He could easily overpower Alexander, manipulate him, and even you," Kyle Astor warned, urgency seeping into his tone."He could even end up incarcerated. What would you do if you were left alone here?" he questioned, his eyes seeking answers in Quinn's."I may not be well-acquainted with Alexander, but it's evident to me that he harbors deep affection for you," Kyle continued, his sincerity tangible.

"He hasn't slept in days; he remains in his study until the break of dawn. He even came searching for you last night. If he didn't care for you, he wouldn't have bothered.""But you... you've shattered his heart," he lamented.

Lifting her head, Quinn met Kyle Astor's gaze, finding nothing but raw honesty reflected back at her.She seated herself beside him, her gaze drifting towards the farmhouse's gate, lost in contemplation.

Kyle observed her for a moment before speaking up again, "Quinn, are you truly determined to remain here?"She turned to regard him, pointing to her ankle.Exhaling a sigh, Kyle muttered, "That Walter is such a despicable creature!"Quinn's lips pursed in agreement.

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She was all too familiar with Walter's lowly nature.Suddenly, Kyle rose to his feet. "I'll retrieve the remote control!"Quinn halted him with a firm grip, shaking her head, and held up two fingers."You mean he possesses two?" Kyle asked, taken aback.

Quinn confirmed with a nod."I'll kill him," Kyle declared.Quinn negated his statement with another shake of her head.Frustrated, Kyle ran his hands through his hair. "

Then what course of action do we take?"If ending Walter's life were the solution, Alexander might have already executed it that morning.Kyle couldn't comprehend what was holding Alexander back—whether he was concerned that someone else besides Walter had possession of the remote control, or for reasons yet to be revealed.

Kyle speculated aloud, "If Alexander attends that shareholders' meeting, who knows what ploy Walter might employ tomorrow."Walter was gambling on the assumption that Alexander wouldn't make an appearance at the meeting. Meanwhile, in a separate room, Walter toyed with a remote control, his eyes glinting with an inscrutable intent.